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Everything you need to know about Rehan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Rehan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

More vitamin D may not confer any benefit

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new research from Johns Hopkins has found that blood levels of vitamin D or so-called "sunshine vitamin" higher than the top of the range suggested by the Institute of Medicine confer no additional benefit.

Now, communalism and counter-insurgency ops on stage (With Image) (Review)

March 30, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Counter-terrorism is a layered game that takes into stride several nuances of the contemporary world's single largest threat - insurgency. On one hand is the core operations against the agents of subversion, while on the other is the risk of being overzealous, which often singes innocent civilians - and whips up communal animosity in the process.

Grandmother's cigarette habit may have caused grandchild's asthma

March 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Washington, March 5 (ANI): A grandparent's smoking habits may be responsible for asthma and other respiratory conditions in grandchildren regardless of whether the mother smoked or not, according to a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Chattai therapy: Making cancer bearable for kids

January 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) On a sunny, winter morning, a group of about two dozen children, between the ages of three and 12, clap and recite poems along with an instructor in a courtyard outside the out-patients-department at the AIIMS, one of Asia's largest research and referral hospitals. It's that brief, transient tranquility in a day fraught with pain and uncertainty.

Pakistan hockey captain hails Indian league

December 19, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Doha, Dec 19 (IANS) Pakistan hockey captain Mohammed Imran hailed the Hockey Indian League (HIL), saying it will help players from both the nations to learn from their European counterparts.

PHF hails inclusion of Pakistani players in HIL

December 17, 2012 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises may have lost out recruiting star Pakistani cricketers for reasons beyond them, but the Hockey India League (HIL) has had no such compunctions.

Women who smoke during pregnancy put future grandchildren at asthma risk

October 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Washington, October 30 (ANI): It is already widely known that smoking is dangerous for smokers and their children, but a new research led by an Indian origin researcher has now revealed that nicotine exposure also causes asthma in the smoker's grandchildren.

I'll never ever leave TV for films: Mohit Malik

October 28, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) For most TV actors films are the obvious next step, but not for Mohit Malik. Currently seen as Rehan Charles in the show "Surveen Guggal", he says he will not dump small screen for the sake of movies.

Childhood asthma induced by maternal smoking may pass on to many generations

October 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, October 16 (ANI): An Indian origin scientist was recently awarded a two-year, 377,220-dollar grant by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to conduct a study that could potentially lead to effective treatments and prevention of asthma, which is currently a major public health challenge.

Pakistan hockey team leaves for Olympics

July 13, 2012 at 1:57 PM

Islamabad, July 13 (IANS) With high ambitions and loud claims, Pakistani hockey team left for Britain where they would participate in the London Olympics scheduled to start July 27.

Pakistan hockey team completes Olympic training at Abbottabad

July 9, 2012 at 5:52 PM

Islamabad, July 9 (IANS) Pakistan's 18-member hockey team has completed its 10-day training camp for the upcoming London Olympics in the northwestern city of Abbottabad, an official said Monday.

pakistan fines rebel hockey players, spares them ban

May 31, 2012 at 3:35 PM

Lahore, May 31 (IANS) The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided not to ban the eight players, including former captains Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi, for playing in the rebel World Series Hockey (WSH) in India. Instead, heavy fines would be slapped on them so that they would be eligible for selection in Pakistan's squad for London Olympics.

Pakistani daily rues country's Olympic woes

April 2, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Islamabad, April 2 (IANS) How can Pakistan that is brimming with sporting talent be "a no-hoper" when it comes to the Olympics, asked a daily that noted two of the country's top hockey players have defected to World Series Hockey, a rebel league currently under progress in India.

Stage set for pulsating semi-final between Strykers and Comets

March 31, 2012 at 9:20 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The stage is set for a pulsating semifinal between leaders Chandigarh Comets and the redoubtable Pune Strykers in the Bridgestone World Series Hockey (WSH) to be played at the Mahindra Hockey Stadium here Sunday.

Lahore to host hockey series against India, Malaysia in April

March 22, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Karachi, Mar 22(ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has confirmed that Lahore will host a tri-nation tournament involving India and Malaysia from April 9.

Lahore to host hockey series against India, Malaysia in April

March 22, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Karachi, Mar 22(ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has confirmed that Lahore will host a tri-nation tournament involving India and Malaysia from April 9.

Gilani's ex-media coordinator Rasool Butt gets 3 yrs jail term over absence from court proceedings

January 27, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Islamabad, Jan 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's former media coordinator Khurram Rasool Butt has reportedly surrendered to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) after he was sentenced to three years imprisonment by three different courts in the country.

Gilani's ex-media coordinator Rasool Butt gets 3 yrs jail term over absence from court proceedings

January 27, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Islamabad, Jan 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's former media coordinator Khurram Rasool Butt has reportedly surrendered to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) after he was sentenced to three years imprisonment by three different courts in the country.

Too much vitamin D may harm your heart

January 5, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Vitamin D - known to be important for bone health and for heart protection - can also cause harm if it exceeds normal levels, a new research has warned.

PHF official sees Pak winning Asian Champions Trophy due to better 'finishing' than India

September 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM

Karachi, Sept 11(ANI): Both India and Pakistan, which go head-to-head today for the Asian Champions Trophy, have weak defence, but the Green Shirts have an advantage over their opponents 'through finishing and forwards', Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Chief Selector Hanif Khan has said.

Pak hockey players won't be allowed to take part in Indian WSH

August 18, 2011 at 5:08 PM

Karachi, August 18(ANI): Despite the International Hockey Federation (FIH) no longer having any problem with the Indian Hockey Federation-organised World Series Hockey (WSH), the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said it will not allow its players to be a part of the league, unless it has also been recognised by Hockey India.

PHF snubs Rehan Butt, Salman Akbar over 'alcohol-related incident'

August 7, 2011 at 2:10 PM

Islamabad, Aug 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has snubbed forward Rehan Butt and goalkeeper Salman Akbar from the Asian Champions Trophy squad after they were reportedly found violating the code of conduct in an 'alcohol-related incident'.

PHF snubs Rehan Butt, Salman Akbar over 'alcohol-related incident'

August 7, 2011 at 1:38 PM

Islamabad, Aug 7 (ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has snubbed forward Rehan Butt and goalkeeper Salman Akbar from the Asian Champions Trophy squad after they were reportedly found violating the code of conduct in an 'alcohol-related incident'.

Pak hockey players get show-cause notice over WSH contracts

April 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

Lahore, Apr 25(ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has issued show cause notices to hockey stars Rehan Butt, Wasim Ahmad and Shakeel Abbasi for entering into contracts with the planned World Series of Hockey (WSH) in India.

PHF issues show cause notices to three key players

April 24, 2011 at 2:03 PM

Lahore, April 24(ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has issued show cause notices to three of its top players for entering into contracts with the planned World Series of Hockey (WSH) in India.

PHF warns hockey players to leave 'controversial league' WSH or face action

April 22, 2011 at 2:03 PM

Lahore, April 22(ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has warned all those players who have signed any contract with India's unrecognised World Series of Hockey (WSH), to announce their disassociation from it before the selection of the national squad for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, or face severe punishment.

'Thirdhand smoke' dangerous to unborn babies' lungs

April 20, 2011 at 11:25 AM

Washington, April 20 (ANI): Prenatal exposure to toxic components of a newly recognized category of tobacco smoke-known as 'thirdhand smoke'-can have as serious or an even more negative impact on an infants' lung development as postnatal or childhood exposure to smoke, according to a study by researchers at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Top Pakistan hockey players want to play in Indian league

December 29, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Lahore, Dec 29 (ANI): Top Pakistan hockey players want to be part of the World Series Hockey (League) in India, although the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) has left the decision on the Indian government.

Asiad hockey: Sandeep Singh strikes twice as India beats Pak 3-2 to enter semis

November 20, 2010 at 7:15 PM

Guangzhou, Nov 20 (ANI): Penalty-corner specialist Sandeep Singh converted two shot corners as India stormed into the Asian Games men's hockey semifinals with a 3-2 win over Pakistan here on Saturday.

Pak hockey to dump experience for youth after Asian Games with eye on Olympics

October 27, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Karachi, Oct 27 (ANI): Pakistan is all set to rebuild its national hockey team after the Asian Games due next month, regardless of how the players perform in the quadrennial spectacle to be held at Guangzhou in China.

Indian men's team enter finals of 4X200m freestyle relay

October 6, 2010 at 2:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): The Indian men's team entered the finals of the 4X200m freestyle relay on the third day of the XIXth Commonwealth Games, clocking 7 minutes 49.20 seconds to grab the eighth position in the preliminaries at the Dr SPM Aquatics Complex here today.

Jihad, Taliban, floods, and now Operation 'Samosa' sends Pak Interior Ministry in panic

September 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM

Islamabad, Sep 1 (ANI): Pakistan's Interior Ministry is in a state of panic to investigate a major Al-Qaeda plot in Canada, as its hands are already tied with foreign and home grown militants, local jihadi organisations and floods.

Pak recall 'disgraced' senior hockey players for Europe tour

July 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM

Karachi, July1 (ANI): Just months after being blamed for leading Pakistan to a humiliating last-place finish in this year's hockey World Cup, Zeeshan Ashraf has returned as the national team's captain for next month's Europe tour.

Seven top players excluded from Pak hockey squad for Azlan Shah Cup

April 29, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Karachi, Apr.29 (ANI): The experienced trio of Sohail Abbas, Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi have been axed from the Pakistan hockey squad after they failed to impress the selectors during the trials held here at the Hockey Club of Pakistan Stadium.

Drag flicker Sohail Abbas pitted for Pak hockey captaincy

April 22, 2010 at 3:27 PM

Karachi, Apr.22 (ANI): Star drag flicker Sohail Abbas has emerged as one of the frontrunners for leading the Pakistan hockey team in the upcoming Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, to be played in Ipoh, Malaysia from May 6 to 16.

'We would examine the issue of Maharashtra ATS chief,' says Chavan

March 18, 2010 at 11:32 AM

Mumbai, Mar 18 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has said he would examine state Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) chief K.P. Raghuvanshi's recent disclosure to the media about certain crucial details related to a terror investigation.

Ex-Pak hockey greats blast team for 'pathetic' show against arch rivals India

March 2, 2010 at 1:08 PM

Karachi, Mar.2 (ANI): Describing Pakistan's performance in its World Cup opener against archrivals India as 'pathetic', former hockey players have slammed the team for the 4-1 loss.

Our players just wilted under 'India match' pressure: Pak hockey coach

March 2, 2010 at 11:05 AM

Karachi, Mar.2 (ANI): Upset over his team's lacklustre performance during the World Cup opener against India, Pakistan hockey coach Shahid Ali Khan has said his team just couldn't handle the enormous pressure and wilted away.

Pak Hockey team looking forward to participating in World Cup in India

February 10, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Karachi, Feb.10 (ANI): The Pakistani Hockey team is eagerly looking forward to the Hockey World Cup in New Delhi from February 28.

Pakistan's hockey World Cup squad a blend of youth and experience

February 8, 2010 at 11:44 PM

Karachi, Feb.7 (ANI): Pakistan has announced its 18-man squad for the Hockey World Cup, which is scheduled to begin in New Delhi on February 28.

'Merrymaking' in Argentina lands Pak hockey stars in trouble

December 24, 2009 at 2:46 PM

Karachi, Dec. 24 (ANI): Partying with foreign girls during the just concluded Champions Challenge in Argentina has landed Pakistani hockey players in a big trouble.

Suicide attack kills 22 security personnel in Peshawar

August 28, 2009 at 11:12 AM

Peshawar, Aug.28 (ANI): At least 22 security personnel were killed and 20 others were injured in a suicide attack which targeted one of the residential barracks of Khasadar Force in Torkham area of Khyber Agency late on Thursday.

Youngsters show their dancing skills in upcoming Bollywood film 'Fast Forward'

July 30, 2009 at 1:09 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (ANI): Music album of the forthcoming Bollywood film 'Fast Forward' was unveiled in Mumbai.

Pakistan shock India 3-2 in Asian Cup hockey

May 10, 2009 at 7:06 PM

Kuantan (Malaysia), May 10 (IANS) Defending champions India were surprised with a 2-3 defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening league match of the 8th Asia Cup hockey here Sunday.

Confident Pakistan eye Asia Cup

May 4, 2009 at 7:03 PM

Karachi, May 4 (IANS) Just three weeks after crashing to a morale-shattering fourth position finish in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Pakistan flew back to Malaysia Monday hoping to lift their fortunes in the Asia Cup hockey tournament starting in Kuantan May 9.

UK Govt. 'failed to stop torture of three Britons in Pak'

March 18, 2009 at 4:04 PM

London, Mar. 18 (ANI): The UK Government has come under fire for reportedly failing to stop the torture of three Britons in Pakistan despite repeatedly being asked for assistance. Birmingham based Fazal Hussain, 56, along with his two sons Naheem, 24, and Rehan Zaman, 24, were arrested for their alleged role in the killings of two members of their extended family in Pakistan occupied Kashmir in 2004.

No Indian in all-Stars hockey teams

November 23, 2008 at 8:04 PM

Chennai, Nov 23 (IANS) Not a single player from India, who failed to qualify for the Olympics for the first time in 80 years, figures in the all-Stars men's and women's teams announced by the International Hockey Federation (IHF) Sunday.

Married woman ends her life in Delhi

November 17, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) In separate incidents, a married woman and a 16-year-old boy ended their lives at their homes in the national capital Sunday, the police said.

16-year-old fastest Indian swimmer ready to hit Beijing Olympics

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (ANI): Virdhawal Khade, the new teen sensation is the youngest hopeful to keep the Indian flag aloft in the Beijing Olympics. He has already won six gold medals in 2006 south Asian Games.

Maratha Warriors drubs Chennai Veerans

December 22, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Riding on a brace scored by Pakistani import Rehan Butt, Maratha Warriors opened up their PHL campaign in style by drubbing Chennai Veerans with a convincing scoreline of 4-1 in a one-sided match of the